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As an IP hub creating the future with human wisdom
Our office supports client's global business from IP point of view. We collaborate with Wiggin and Dana LLP in the United States and specialize in IP support in the United States. In addition, we have a network of patent firms, patent brokers, and patent search companies around the world, including Chinese patent firms and German patent firms.
We support licensing and IP litigations in a wide range of fields, including but not limited to the standard
essential patents regarding tele-communication-related technology and video compression technology,
semiconductor-related patents, industrial equipment, machinery-related, medical-related technology,
industry-academia-government collaboration, and strategic proposals in US litigation and supporting the
formulation and execution of intellectual property utilization strategies.
We provide intellectual property services and consultation for start-up companies in Silicon Valley, Singapore,
Hsinchu in Taiwan, Hong Kong/Shenzhen in China, Keihanna in Japan, and other places to create, establish, and
implement start-up companies’ strategy to grow, expand, and exit to achieve IPO and/or M&A.
We contribute to the local culture and economic revitalization by supporting intellectual property practices
from large corporations to start-up companies through, for example, the preparation of Japanese and
English contracts such as patent applications, license agreements, and copyright-related contracts, as well
as various types of consulting.
Patent Attorney
Lawyer
Takao Saito /consulting counsel
Saito Takao
Represented Japanese companies mainly in intellectual property disputes such as patent licensing negotiations and patent infringement lawsuits. He also provides intellectual property counseling in patent portfolio management, intellectual property strategy development, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic alliances between companies. Over 18 years at Panasonic, he has practical experience in patent licensing, intellectual property caching, business contracts and litigation.
U.S. Litigation/International Arbitration, Experiences.
Therasense, Inc. v. Becton, Dickinson & Co., Typhoon Touch Technologies v. Dell, Inc., Ditzik v. Panasonic Corporation of North America, Mariner IC Inc. v. Funai Electric Co., Ltd., et al., M-Red v. Panasonic Corporation, et al.
Education
2001
Exchange student at University of Gothenburg, Sweden
Major in Intellectual Capital Management for Lawyers
2003
Graduated from Doshisha University Faculty of Law
2023
Graduated from Kyoto University, Graduate School of Law, Doctor of Law
Biography
2003
Joined Department at Panasonic Corporation
2007
Registered as a Japan patent attorney
2008
Registered Japan patent attorney in specific infringement litigation
Liaison at Amster Rothstein & Ebenstein LLP in the United States
2016
Part-time lecturer at Kwansei Gakuin University
2017
Selected as one of the Intellectual Property Strategists 300 by IAM magazine, a British intellectual property magazine
2021
Registered as a U.S. Attorney (California)
2022
Established Saito International IP Firm
Established Squall IP LLC
Partnership with Wiggin & Dana LLP
Papers, Lectures, etc.
2014
Concerning "Non-Assertion" in Patent Law ーLegal Nature of Non-Assertion and Naturally Countering Systemー Intellectual Property Management Vol.64 No.6
2015
Points to Note in Patent Rights Assignment Agreements Based on U.S. Patent Precedents ーFocusing on Examination of Lawful Patent Rights Assignment and Party Eligibilityー Intellectual Property Management Vol.65 No.7
2016
Legal protection of LINE stamps ーTo contribute to creators' business plansー Patent Vol.69 No.3
2017
Introduction to Intellectual Property Commercialization ーWhen a Paper Bulletin Turns into a Productー Patent Magazine Vol.70 No.7
2018
Springing Licensing ーBringing Peace to Patent Circulationー L&T No.78
2019
Valuation in Patent Rights Assignment ーValue of Patent Rights through IP Due Diligenceー
Patent Magazine Vol.72 No.2
2020
“IP Strategy for New Technology Lecture/Panel Discussion EU Japan Technology Transfer Helpdesk
2021
Standstill in Intellectual Property Rights (Agreement on Postponing) ーThe Completion of the Prescription Taking the Trigger of the Amendment to the Law of Contract− L&T No.91
2021
U.S. Patent Litigation "U.S. Patent Infringement Litigation Practices from a Corporate Perspective" Lecture Japan Intellectual Property Association Kansai WU2 10 Training
2021
U.S. Patent Litigation "U.S. Patent Infringement Litigation Practices from a Corporate Perspective" Lecture Japan Intellectual Property Association Kansai WU2 10 Training
2021
U.S. Patent Litigation "U.S. Patent Infringement Litigation Practices from a Corporate Perspective" Lecture Japan Intellectual Property Association Kansai WU2 10 Training
2021
U.S. Patent Litigation "U.S. Patent Infringement Litigation Practices from a Corporate Perspective" Lecture Japan Intellectual Property Association Kansai WU2 10 Training
Interview at an international intellectual property conference
Interview at an international intellectual property conference
Seminar: Exploring new IP landscapes and trends in the EU and Japan 1/5
In conversation with Takao Saito, Chief IP Specialist, Panasonic IP Management Co., IPBC Asia - 2015
Takao Saito, Chief IP specialist of Panasonic – IPBC Asia 2017
International Conference on Intellectual Property Interview
Service
Handling business
Patent License
Negotiation Support
Based on nearly 20 years of experience at a general electronics manufacturer, we will create and conduct overall negotiation strategy/individual tactic construction, patent discussions, business negotiations, and contract drafting.
Patent Infringement Litigation Support
In cooperation with the US Wiggin and Dana LLP, we provide US litigation support (discovery, etc.). We carry out patent infringement lawsuits in cooperation with Japanese law firms.
Patent/Trademark
Application-related work
We not only apply for patents and trademarks at the Japanese Patent Office, but also work with patent offices around the world to handle applications and intermediate procedures at each country's patent office.
IP Contract Drafting in
English / Japanese
We draft agreements in English and Japanese for intellectual property-related matters such as patent license agreements, joint development agreements, joint application agreements, technology transfer agreements, and patent transfer agreements.
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Keihanna Plaza Laboratory Wing 9F,
1-7 Hikaridai, Seika-cho, Soraku-gun, Kyoto 619-0237 Japan
Tel : +81-(0)774-51-2110
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For those using Kintetsu Kyoto Line Shin-Hosono Station or JR Hosono Station
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Take a taxi in front of the station. About 10 minutes from the venue.
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Route 36 bound for Hikaridai 2-chome About 5 minutes on foot from the "ATR" bus stop.
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Route 56/59 bound for Gakken Nara-Tomigaoka Station, about 5 minutes on foot from "ATR" bus stop, about 4 minutes on foot from "Keihanna Plaza" bus stop.
Other Kintetsu Line users
Keihanna Line Gakken NarabobeautyFrom Gaoka Station
■ Taxi
Station front taxi stand about 10 minutes.
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56・59 Route Hosono Station Line About 4 minutes on foot from "Keihanna Plaza" bus stop, about 5 minutes on foot from "ATR" bus stop.
From Nara Line Gakuenmae Station
■ Taxi
About 20 minutes from the station north exit taxi stand.
By car
Get off at "Gakken Seika IC" on the Keinawa Expressway and go west on Seika Boulevard for about 5 minutes.
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Keihanna Plaza North Parking Lot and South Parking Lot total about 200 cars
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